Matt Duchene was back on skates Tuesday while the rest of the 17 Avalanche forwards and defensemen from Monday night’s game were resting.

Duchene made his postseason debut in the 5-2 loss in Game 6 to the Minnesota Wild on Monday night. He wanted to continue to work on his timing and conditioning Tuesday. He said he felt fine after playing more than 18 minutes in Game 6. He contributed an assist on the power-play goal that tied the score 2-2 in the second period.

Duchene hadn’t played since March 29, when he strained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee.

“I had one pretty good tweak in the third period, but that’s normal. It comes and goes,” Duchene said about his knee, which is supported by a brace. “It’s one of the hardest injuries to come back from. I’ve had a lot of injuries in my life, and this one has been the hardest one, even harder than the last time.”

Duchene, who led Colorado with 47 assists and 70 points in the regular season, suffered a similar injury Dec. 29, 2011.

“The difference between this time and last time is my game has evolved to the point where I can do more than just use my speed,” Duchene said. “I can think the game better. I see it better. I’m a better playmaker. … I just want to bring that, and bring as much energy as I can.

“But it’s tough. It’s a mental battle. I’m not 100 percent. I’m not like I was when I got hurt, (when) I was at the top of my game since I’ve been in the league. It’s going to take a while to get back there, and I have a brace on, which is tough. But there’s no excuses. I’m expecting to help the team in whatever capacity possible.”

Colorado coach Patrick Roy said Duchene will center a line with Ryan O’Reilly and P.A. Parenteau. Duchene played on that line Monday after beginning the game on the third line with Max Talbot and Brad Malone.

Roy said Duchene played far better than he thought he would and expects him to be even better in Game 7.

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